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Elias Medini, aka Lyas, with Madonna at La Watchparty Afterparty in June, which the Queen of Pop co-hosted with Charli XCX. Photo: Ricardo Mesinst
Icons and Influencers

Lyas, founder of La Watchparty, the unmissable fashion week event – interview

Denied entry to Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, Elias Medini held a watch party at a Paris bar – now he also runs events in New York, London and Milan.

Fashion

How to Style like Elle star Lexi Minetree in bold head-to-toe pink

Timepieces

Why collectors are buying rectangular watches again

Fashion

Loro Piana at Cop17: how the house is committing to sustainable Mongolian cashmere

In Ulaanbaatar, the LVMH-owned maison presents progress on its Resilient Threads initiative as it marks 40 years of sourcing luxury fibre from the region.

Loro Piana CEO Frédéric Arnault at the Loro Piana factory in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Photo: @frederic.arnault/Instagram
Jewellery

Zendaya, Coco Gauff and the return of the tennis bracelet

After soaring in popularity in 2024 thanks to Zendaya’s tennis-themed looks on the Challengers press tour, the style is having another major moment.

China consumption

Louis Vuitton trims China presence amid fallout from trademark dispute

The latest China store exit in Guiyang highlights the luxury brand’s struggle to balance prestige with cultural empathy amid legal disputes.

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Style Edit: Chanel’s playful, youthful fall/winter 2026 pre-collection

Artistic director Matthieu Blazy loosens formal codes, shortens hemlines and adds colour, echoing founder Gabrielle Chanel’s own playful spirit.

Chanel's fall/winter 2026 pre-collection features a contemporary, easy-to-wear take on tweed. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Why one of the most interesting places to find modern jewellery is Scotland

Scotland is becoming a growing centre for contemporary luxury jewellery as designers draw on the country’s cultural and natural influences.

Fashion

Italian womenswear label Max Mara marks 75 years – interview

The founder’s granddaughter, Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti, and long-time creative director Ian Griffiths reflect on the brand’s understated quality and lasting impact.

Fashion

How to Style like Lainey Wilson, the 2025 CMA entertainer of the year, at SXSW

Recreate the country star’s signature Western flair with luxury pieces from Miu Miu, Chloé, Zimmermann and Manolo Blahnik.

Lainey Wilson wears coordinated separates with a printed shirt at the South by Southwest conference and festival in March, in Texas. Photo: Getty Images
Style Edit

Style Edit: Gracie Abrams is Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle

Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur tapped director Joe Wright for the launch, the brand having previously worked with Timothée Chalamet and Martin Scorsese.

Gracie Abrams is the new face of Coco Mademoiselle. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex celebrates 25 years with the Monterey Motorsports Reunion

A highlight of Monterey Car Week in California, the Reunion brought together car enthusiasts, designers, celebrated racers and Rolex Testimonees.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Masterpiece by King Fook presents Cammilli Firenze jewellery

A ring and earrings by the Florentine jeweller were seen on Italian influencer Carlotta Fiasella Garbarino at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet makes a splash with 9 new Royal Oak Offshore models

‘The Beast’ gets a colourful 2026 refresh, featuring 3 distinct trios that range from high-octane chronographs to serious divers.

Audemars Piguet 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in turquoise. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Cowboy boots are stomping back into style, from Prada and Celine to Chloé and Fendi

Ranch-ready footwear has always been a style fixture, but stars like Lana Del Rey, Margot Robbie and Bella Hadid have ushered it back into prominence.

Cowboy boots made an appearance on many fall/winter 2026-27 runways, from Chloé to Rabanne. Photos: Handout; Yannis Vlamos
Fashion

Black is back: the timeless allure of fashion’s most powerful shade

From Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy look and Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to Balenciaga’s fall 2026 show, black is fashion’s enduring contradiction.

Fashion

Why fashion trains are back in the spotlight, courtesy Jonathan Anderson’s Dior

Dior’s fall/winter 2026-27 show in Paris breathed new life into the train, memorably sported by Rihanna and Bad Bunny on the Met Gala red carpet.

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Style Edit: Omega’s polished Constellation line is designed for 24/7 wear

The stainless-steel timepieces pair striking dials with diamond or white gold accents, alongside signature details rooted in a 1952 icon.

Omega has updated its Constellation collection with four 28mm models. Photo: Handout
Fashion

How to Style like country star Riley Green, known for his dapper cowboy looks

Build your look around tailored separates from Polo Ralph Lauren, Kiton and Zegna, accessorising with pieces from Hermès and Mr P.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s fresh take on women’s watches

Amanda Mille and Cécile Guenat guide the design of watches worn by women, from Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to football icon Sam Kerr.

Timepieces

Gucci, Hermès and Chanel all made time for big cats at Watches and Wonders

From lions and a tiger to Cartier’s iconic panther, these pieces bring majestic felines to life through painting, engraving, enamel or marquetry.

Slim d’Hermès Pocket Roaaaaar! Photo: Handout
China consumption

Gap bucks retail headwinds with massive China expansion amid localisation drive

Gap’s plan for dozens of new stores and return to Hong Kong market comes as Ralph Lauren also posted a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in China sales in past quarter.

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A Gap location is seen in Shanghai. Photo: Shutterstock
Timepieces

Inside Tom Holland’s esoteric watch collection, from Rolex to Patek Philippe

The Spider-Man and Odyssey star has built an enviable collection of rare and prized timepieces, showcasing a style that is both classy and quirky.

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Henry Jacques found a kindred spirit in Ousmane Dembélé

The new partnership connects haute parfumerie with a footballer’s disciplined path, highlighting precision, ritual and resilience.

Fashion

Multitasking in silk: 4 designer scarves to transform your summer look

Lightweight, versatile and sophisticated, the silk scarf is a must-have accessory that will make an impact however you use it.

Heart Evangelista makes head-scarf chic look effortless at Paris Fashion Week in March. Photo: Getty Images
High Jewellery

Style shoot: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Fascinating Egypt high jewellery collection

The Parisian maison’s sculptural pieces dazzle against timeless separates in neutral tones and textures.

Jewellery: Van Cleef & Arpels. Top: Dior. Photography: Matthieu Delbreuve
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Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels opens new, larger Hong Kong Maison

The French jeweller’s expanded space at Alexandra House – part of the US$1 billion Landmark upgrade – serves as a welcoming ‘lighthouse’ for locals and tourists alike.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Paris haute couture show was a storybook brought to life

Inspired by a fairy-tale book found in Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s library, Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection proves that fantasy and function can coexist.

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